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enCentral New York leaders differ on how state windfall should be spenthttp://wrvo.org/post/central-new-york-leaders-differ-how-state-windfall-should-be-spent
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The political jockeying in New York state is well underway, as special interests vie for part of an approximately $5 billion budget windfall, courtesy of settlements with the banking industry earlier this year. There’s a vocal contingent of state and local lawmakers, including Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, who believe that money should be used to fix crumbling upstate infrastructure. But not everyone in central New York is entirely on board with this plan. &nbsp;</span></p>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:24:00 +0000Ellen Abbott66306 at http://wrvo.orgCentral New York leaders differ on how state windfall should be spentMahoney says amphitheater will bring tax dollars to Onondaga County for years to comehttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-says-amphitheater-will-bring-tax-dollars-onondaga-county-years-come
<p></p><p>It’s been a busy year for economic development for Central New York.&nbsp; And one of the highest profile projects that will be completed in 2015 is the $100 million amphitheater and Solvay revitalization project. This kind of economic development reflects a new reality when it comes to paying for government. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:06:00 +0000Ellen Abbott66265 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney says amphitheater will bring tax dollars to Onondaga County for years to comeExpect to see more of Joanie Mahoney next year, as she seeks third termhttp://wrvo.org/post/expect-see-more-joanie-mahoney-next-year-she-seeks-third-term
<p>Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney says central New Yorkers should expect to hear more from her than usual next year, as she runs for a third term.</p><p>At this point, she hasn’t made any formal declarations about running.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">“I did not make any kind of official announcement, and I think I broke protocol, but I happened to be talking to a reporter who asked if I was running and I said I planned to," she told WRVO.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">She does plan to make that formal announcement, she said.</span></p>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:52:00 +0000Ellen Abbott65976 at http://wrvo.orgExpect to see more of Joanie Mahoney next year, as she seeks third termMahoney: Central New York is prepared if Ebola arriveshttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-central-new-york-prepared-if-ebola-arrives
<p>Officials in Onondaga County want to be ready if a case of Ebola turns up in central New York. Earlier this week, all of the players who would be involved in treating the virus laid out a road map for Ebola preparedness.<br />Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:17:03 +0000Ellen Abbott63011 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney: Central New York is prepared if Ebola arrivesOnondaga County passes budget, excludes extra funding for dog kennelhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-passes-budget-excludes-extra-funding-dog-kennel
<p>It was a relatively easy budget season for Onondaga County lawmakers this fall. Legislators unanimously approved County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s proposed $1.25 billion spending plan. There was only one hiccup; concern about spending more money for construction of a dog kennel at the Jamesville Correctional Facility.</p>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:46:58 +0000Ellen Abbott62958 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County passes budget, excludes extra funding for dog kennelMahoney throws support behind Cuomo in new political adhttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-throws-support-behind-cuomo-new-political-ad
<p>Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has the support of several high profile Republicans, including Larry Rockefeller. But in a newly released campaign ad that started airing Tuesday, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is publicly giving the governor her endorsement for reelection.<br /><br />"I'm a Republican and I'm supporting Gov. Cuomo," Mahoney said in the 30 second commercial. "We can't afford to go back to the way things were. Let's keep New York moving forward with Andrew Cuomo."<br />Wed, 08 Oct 2014 10:41:51 +0000Gino Geruntino62684 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney throws support behind Cuomo in new political adMahoney proposes plan to pay for Onondaga Lake amphitheaterhttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-proposes-plan-pay-onondaga-lake-amphitheater
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Slightly lower property taxes and decreased spending are the hallmarks of </span>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> County Executive Joanie Mahoney’s proposed $1.25 billion spending plan. </span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The debate over the budget may ultimately be overshadowed by another proposal from Mahoney this week for a bond that will pay for the </span>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Lake amphitheater project.</span></p>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:41:38 +0000Ellen Abbott61829 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney proposes plan to pay for Onondaga Lake amphitheaterStephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney on the Campbell Conversations, part 2http://wrvo.org/post/stephanie-miner-and-joanie-mahoney-campbell-conversations-part-2
<p></p>Sun, 10 Aug 2014 19:02:47 +0000Grant Reeher60228 at http://wrvo.orgStephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney on the Campbell Conversations, part 2Stephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney on the Campbell Conversations, Pt. 1http://wrvo.org/post/stephanie-miner-and-joanie-mahoney-campbell-conversations-pt-1
<p><span style="font-family: calibri, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Syracuse is facing a host of challenges and opportunities; front and center among them are&nbsp;the replacing of I-81 and the economic development of the city.&nbsp; On this edition of the Campbell Conversations, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney sit down together with host Grant Reeher to discuss these key issues.&nbsp;</span></p>Sun, 03 Aug 2014 20:53:15 +0000Grant Reeher59890 at http://wrvo.orgStephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney on the Campbell Conversations, Pt. 1Onondaga County executive discusses role in Cuomo's Moreland Commissionhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-executive-discusses-role-cuomos-moreland-commission
<p>A New York Times report alleges that a senior aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo interfered with the work of the Moreland Commission, the group the governor appointed to investigate corruption in Albany. The Times story also accuses Cuomo's office of trying to stop the commission from investigating groups tied to him. Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney was a member of the commission and Grant Reeher, host of WRVO's Campbell Conversations, interviewed Mahoney after the Times report came out.</p>Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:02:18 +0000Grant Reeher59371 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County executive discusses role in Cuomo's Moreland CommissionDespite construction and ribbon cuttings, Syracuse lags in job creationhttp://wrvo.org/post/despite-construction-and-ribbon-cuttings-syracuse-lags-job-creation
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The sight of cranes in the air, and shovels in the ground abound in central New York this summer.&nbsp; That doesn’t jive though, with the latest job figures from New York state that the Syracuse area continues to lose jobs at an alarming rate.</span></p>Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:29:38 +0000Ellen Abbott59186 at http://wrvo.orgDespite construction and ribbon cuttings, Syracuse lags in job creationDetails about $100 million Onondaga Lake West project announced, among some controversyhttp://wrvo.org/post/details-about-100-million-onondaga-lake-west-project-announced-among-some-controversy
<p></p>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:46:11 +0000Ellen Abbott58647 at http://wrvo.orgDetails about $100 million Onondaga Lake West project announced, among some controversyOnondaga County to unveil plans for amphitheater in Solvayhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-unveil-plans-amphitheater-solvay
<p>Just about six months ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to central New York to announce that the state would chip in $30 million for a multi-million dollar plan to revitalize the western lakeshore of Onondaga Lake, including the village of Solvay. Today, Onondaga County is ready to share with the public detailed plans about what this development entails.<br />Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:03:52 +0000Ellen Abbott58610 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County to unveil plans for amphitheater in SolvayOnondaga County opens up new extension to Onondaga Lake Park Trailhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-opens-new-extension-onondaga-lake-park-trail
<p></p>Fri, 16 May 2014 11:35:50 +0000Ellen Abbott55872 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County opens up new extension to Onondaga Lake Park TrailRosamond Gifford Zoo celebrates 100 with plans for the futurehttp://wrvo.org/post/rosamond-gifford-zoo-celebrates-100-plans-future
<p></p><p>The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse is 100 years old this year. To coincide with that anniversary, the zoo has announced a 20-year new action plan that could change the way the zoo looks like in the future. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney says the anniversary makes it a great time to look towards the future.</p>Wed, 07 May 2014 20:08:28 +0000Ellen Abbott55428 at http://wrvo.orgRosamond Gifford Zoo celebrates 100 with plans for the futureOnondaga County to help pave over potholes in Syracusehttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-help-pave-over-potholes-syracuse
<p></p><p>Onondaga County will be helping out some local governments, including the city of Syracuse,&nbsp;re-pave roads ravaged by a bad winter. &nbsp;</p><p>It wasn’t as much as originally offered by Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, but Onondaga County lawmakers did agree yesterday to foot the bill for paving two major roads in the city of Syracuse. &nbsp;</p><p>Legislature Chairman Ryan McMahon says the county will spend a half a million dollars to re-pave Adams and Harrison Streets.</p>Wed, 07 May 2014 10:13:10 +0000Ellen Abbott55401 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County to help pave over potholes in SyracuseOnondaga County reorganization plan led to Morrow resignationhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-reorganization-plan-led-morrow-resignation
<p></p><p>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> County’s longtime health commissioner, Dr. Cynthia Morrow, has resigned in a disagreement over a portion of the planned reorganization of the county's human service agencies.</span></p>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:34:07 +0000Ellen Abbott53716 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County reorganization plan led to Morrow resignationCuomo pushes property tax proposal, but admits oppositionhttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-pushes-property-tax-proposal-admits-opposition
<p></p><p>Gov. Andrew Cuomo stepped away from budget negotiations in Albany on Tuesday to stump for his plan to consolidate local governments and reduce property taxes, even though he admitted afterward he may not be able to push the plan through those budget talks.</p><p>Cuomo told a crowd at the DeWitt community room that after the property tax cap he pushed through earlier in his first term as governor, this was the next step in righting the state's fiscal ship.&nbsp;</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:39:00 +0000Ryan Delaney53253 at http://wrvo.orgCuomo pushes property tax proposal, but admits oppositionDuffy says he's "in sync" with Cuomo, not planning resignationhttp://wrvo.org/post/duffy-says-hes-sync-cuomo-not-planning-resignation
<div><p></p><p>Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy says there’s no truth to rumors he will not be campaigning with the governor this fall.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Wait for the facts to come out about him and the governor’s (both Democrats) political plans, Duffy said Tuesday in Buffalo. </span></p><p>Last year Duffy interviewed to become leader of the Rochester Business Alliance – the city he was once mayor of. He withdrew about a week later.</p><p>He's not being asked to step aside, he said.</p>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:35:42 +0000Ryan Delaney53267 at http://wrvo.orgDuffy says he's "in sync" with Cuomo, not planning resignationMahoney says Destiny hotel may benefit from new duty-free ruleshttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-says-destiny-hotel-may-benefit-new-duty-free-rules
<p></p><p align="left" dir="ltr"><span lang="EN">The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) is getting to work on the latest request from the developer of Destiny USA for a tax break to build a 252-room hotel across the street from the mall.</span></p>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:50:13 +0000Ellen Abbott52253 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney says Destiny hotel may benefit from new duty-free rules$100 million for amphitheater, housing coming to Solvayhttp://wrvo.org/post/100-million-amphitheater-housing-coming-solvay
<p>A combined $100 million redevelopment project for the western side of Onondaga Lake will bring new housing and street upgrades to the village of Solvay and a 17,000 seat entertainment venue to the shoreline of the lake.</p><p>It's not the project Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney hoped to bring Gov. Andrew Cuomo to town to announce, but when Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner derailed Mahoney's and Syracuse University's idea for a new athletic stadium in the city, the county executive quickly shifted to this one.</p><p>"This project hits it exactly right," said Cuomo.</p>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:37:06 +0000Ryan Delaney50591 at http://wrvo.org$100 million for amphitheater, housing coming to SolvayCuomo to push government consolidation; Onondaga County executive says it's already workinghttp://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-push-government-consolidation-onondaga-county-executive-says-its-already-working
<p></p>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:00:26 +0000Ellen Abbott & Catherine Loper49595 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County, Syracuse look to consolidate governmenthttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-syracuse-look-consolidate-government
<p></p>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:48:50 +0000Ellen Abbott48678 at http://wrvo.orgOnondaga County, Syracuse look to consolidate governmentMahoney says it's "pure rumor" she'll be lieutenant governorhttp://wrvo.org/post/mahoney-says-its-pure-rumor-shell-be-lieutenant-governor
<p>Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney says it's "pure rumor" that she will replace Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s re-election bid next year.</p><p>The Republican county executive's name popped up in the news as rumors have grown recently that <a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22976/20131011/will-l-g-bob-duffy-be-on-the-2014-ticket" target="_blank">Duffy will step down</a>. Mahoney endorsed Cuomo, a Democrat, in his initial election bid and the two have remained close allies.</p>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:55:34 +0000Ryan Delaney46005 at http://wrvo.orgMahoney says it's "pure rumor" she'll be lieutenant governorOnondaga County to vote on proposed 2014 budget this weekhttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-vote-proposed-2014-budget-week
<p></p>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:08:57 +0000Ellen Abbott45266 at http://wrvo.orgJoanie Mahoney presents Onondaga County 2014 budgethttp://wrvo.org/post/joanie-mahoney-presents-onondaga-county-2014-budget
<p></p>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:56:07 +0000Ellen Abbott44138 at http://wrvo.orgJoanie Mahoney presents Onondaga County 2014 budgetPlanning departments merger could spur more government consolidationhttp://wrvo.org/post/planning-departments-merger-could-spur-more-government-consolidation
<p>The city of Syracuse and Onondaga County planning departments have officially merged. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney signed an inter-municipal agreement Thursday that brings the planning agencies of both governments under one roof.</p>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:45:31 +0000Ellen Abbott39876 at http://wrvo.orgPlanning departments merger could spur more government consolidationOnondaga County wants to consolidate human services agencieshttp://wrvo.org/post/onondaga-county-wants-consolidate-human-services-agencies
<p>There could be changes coming to the human services agencies and departments in Onondaga County government.&nbsp; County Executive Joanie Mahoney says there's a two-fold reason for a proposed realignment.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:32:14 +0000Ellen Abbott35020 at http://wrvo.orgState of Onondaga County is financially soundhttp://wrvo.org/post/state-onondaga-county-financially-sound
<p>Unlike many other local governments in New York state, Onondaga County has weathered the recent fiscal crisis, and come out on firm financial footing. In her State of the County address Tuesday night, County Executive Joanie Mahoney credits recent budget cutting tactics for the difference.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:11:23 +0000Ellen Abbott34361 at http://wrvo.orgMiner has some fun with home video before State of the Cityhttp://wrvo.org/post/miner-has-some-fun-home-video-state-city
<p>Mayor Stephanie Miner poked some fun at her fellow central New York politicians in a video played before Thursday night's State of the City address. Check out the cameos by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), state Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney (R).Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:32:49 +0000WRVO News32376 at http://wrvo.org